Press Coverage

Mars has been covered by AV Club, Paste, Consequence, Yahoo! Entertainment, Animation Magazine and more — 44 placements to date.

Audience Reactions

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About the Film

Mars is the animated feature film from cult comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know. The film tells the story of Kyle, an average guy in his 30s who is about to marry his nagging girlfriend and take over a dental practice he hates. Desperate for a way out, he enters a contest hosted by eccentric billionaire Elron Branson to be one of four "average people" to visit Mars.

Unfortunately, he wins! Leaving his fiancée at the altar, Kyle joins four others to be among the first human beings to have an adventure that is absolutely nothing like he could have expected.

Initially conceived by the group in 2012, Mars began production during the pandemic after a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised $600,000. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024 and represents the troupe's final work together as a group.

A Tribute to Trevor Moore

Mars holds special significance as the final performance of Trevor Moore, WKUK's beloved co-founder who passed away in 2021. Fortunately, Moore's dialogue was recorded before his passing, and the surviving members worked tirelessly to complete the film as a tribute to his legacy and as a gift to WKUK fans.

Cast & Crew

Director: Sevan Najarian

Starring:

• Trevor Moore
• Zach Cregger
• Sam Brown
• Timmy Williams
• Darren Trumeter

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

Runtime: Feature Length

About The Whitest Kids U' Know

The Whitest Kids U' Know (WKUK) was a popular sketch comedy group best known for their self-titled television series, which ran on IFC from 2007 to 2011. The group consisted of writers and cast members Trevor Moore, Zach Cregger, Sam Brown, Timmy Williams, and Darren Trumeter.

Known for their boundary-pushing humor and devoted fanbase, WKUK built a lasting legacy in comedy that continues through projects like Mars.

About the Director

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Sevan Najarian is a cartoon director and founder of Midnight Kids Studios, which produces cartoons and visual effects for a wide range of projects. He directed episodes of the early internet viral hit House of Cosbys and has worked as a visual effects artist on a range of comedy shows including The Sarah Silverman Program, Wet Hot American Summer, and Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Najarian began his career at Channel 101 and was awarded a lifetime achievement award in 2011. With experience in animation, camera and lighting as well as acting and directing, Najarian founded Midnight Kids Studios in 2013, expanding into 3D animation, virtual reality and web3. Originally from Modesto, Calif., he loves cats, arguing about politics and religion, and aspires to follow in the footsteps of giants from his hometown like George Lucas and Jeremy Renner.

Release Information

Festival Premiere: Tribeca Film Festival 2024
Theatrical/VOD Release: Via Synergetic Distribution
Blu-ray Release: March 10, 2026
Blu-ray Publisher: Whole Grain Pictures (MediaOCD)

The deluxe collector's edition Blu-ray includes exclusive behind-the-scenes content and bonus features.